Sunday, November 30, 2008

L.A. Sports Connection

L.A. Sports Connection

November 30, 2008

Trojans take the fight out of Irish Teams scuffle before the game, then USC rolls to its seventh straight victory in the rivalry and learns it is back on the scent for a fourth straight Rose Bowl bid.
Oregon State's trail hits a roadblock The Beavers lose their annual Civil War battle to rival Oregon, probably depriving them of their first trip to the Rose Bowl in 44 years.
New York Knicks crave LeBron James in 2010 The Knicks, who have already cleared salary-cap space, want to swipe James on the free-agent market while the Cavaliers try to ensure that Cleveland keeps its home-state star.
Lakers' slow starts aren't a problem, yet Lakers players say they'd prefer to win every game easily, without having to rally late. But it's hard to argue with a 13-1 record.
Clippers finally turn off the Heat L.A.'s third victory of the season doesn't come easily, as the team has to endure an excruciating final 7 seconds.
Freshman Jrue Holiday scores 20 points as UCLA wins Bruins jump out to a 46-13 lead at halftime and don't look back.
Some aren't ready to jump aboard and talk of Subway Super Bowl Potential matchup of the New York Giants and New York Jets generates speculation, but some caution about looking that far ahead in the unpredictable NFL. Still, it's tempting to look at possibility.
Youth is served, but it's another win for the aged It's a young man's game for the Kings this season, and the older veterans have been there to help them out.
Bruins can concentrate on USC With bowl hopes gone, Rick Neuheisel plays the big-game card.
It's status quo on Charlie Weis After loss to USC, Notre Dame athletic director doesn't say whether the coach will be retained.
USC defense does its job once again Trojans hold Notre Dame to 91 yards of offense, but that doesn't seem to gain them many style points.
Kristina Larsen scores two goals and four others score one apiece.
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